2013 V845 baseball all-stars

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Jun 30, 2013 at 2:00 AMJun 30, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Find out who made the grade.

William Montgomery

Senior catcher, Newburgh

First-team credentials: Ortland was a terrific all-around catcher, as proficient behind the plate as he was with a bat in his hands. He hit .393 and slugged .623 with five triples, four doubles and 12 RBI. Ortland's arm was a deterrent for opposing baserunners.

The highlight: “Our 7-0 streak. We started off real sluggish in the beginning of the season. Once we hit our run, we were playing really good baseball. A lot of people on our team turned their seasons around.”

The future: Will play baseball at Siena College, a Division I member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

The player: “He was a true captain. Once he got hot, we got hot. He led us offensively through the second half of the season. He called a great game behind the plate and he was a defensive stopper. Teams didn't even attempt to run on him.” – NFA coach Matt Iorlano

Senior first baseman, Minisink Valley

First-team credentials: Walker was a clutch performer for the Warriors in the postseason with his bat, his glove and his arm. Walker hit .354, drove in 15 runs and got on base at a .480 clip. He stole eight bases, scored 27 runs and hit safely in 14 of the team's last 17 games. A left-handed pitcher, Walker also started in a playoff win.

The highlight: “Our first section win over Pine Bush. Being a No. 7 seed going into that game, it was a big hurdle for us to get over and it gave us momentum throughout sections.”The future: Will play baseball at the University of South Florida, a Division I member of the Big East.

The player: “Josh is extremely competitive and a student of the game. He absolutely loves baseball and has what it takes to play at the next level. With his physical and mental attributes, collegiate success is just a matter of time.” – Minisink Valley coach Dave Benedetto

Senior second baseman, Kingston

First-team credentials: Short was moved to shortstop late in the season, but he began the season as Kingston's second baseman. He hit .368 with eight doubles and 15 RBI and stole nine bases. Short also picked up three saves, striking out nine and allowing two hits in his 61⁄3 innings on the mound. Short finished his high school career with 80 hits, placing him sixth on Kingston's all-time list.

The highlight: “Playing my senior year with Kingston. It was a disappointing way to end the season and I don't really have a favorite moment, just the whole year.”The future: Will play at Sacred Heart University, a Division I member of the Northeast Conference.

The player: “He puts a lot of pressure on himself, but he handles himself with a purpose ... He just tried to get better and stronger as the season progressed.” – Kingston coach Mike Groppuso

Junior third baseman, Valley Central

First-team credentials: A versatile player, Karinchak played third base when he wasn't pitching. He hit .376 with five doubles, one triple and two home runs, driving in 19 runs. On the mound, he went 5-0 in eight starts, striking out 75 and walking just 13 in 492⁄3 innings for an 0.71 ERA. He twice struck out 14 batters.

The highlight: “Beating Newburgh in the section quarterfinals. I pitched a complete game, all seven innings.”

The future: Will return for his senior season.

The player: “He was our No. 1 as far as pitching was concerned, and he played third or short if he wasn't pitching. If we were on any type of losing streak or anything, you expected him to go out and kind of dominate the game and give our team a chance. You knew you were always going to be in the game.” – Valley Central coach Eric Bartle

Senior shortstop, Pine Bush

First-team credentials: Walraven did not strike out during his senior season as Pine Bush's leadoff hitter. He led the team in eight offensive categories: batting average (.338), runs (17), hits (22), walks (19), slugging percentage (.431), on-base percentage (.488), total bases (28) and doubles (6). In 100 chances in the field, he made just five errors and was involved on 12 double plays.

The highlight: “Clinching a playoff berth. That was the goal of the team all year.”

The future: Will play baseball at the University of New Haven, a Division II member of the Northeast-10 Conference.

The player: “We were able to get him on base a lot, which is key, especially early in the game. It makes a big difference in any game to have someone on base and he was on base a lot.” – Pine Bush coach Tom Walraven

Senior outfielder, Kingston

First-team credentials: Uttendorfer hit .324 with two doubles, three triples and 11 RBI. He got on base 41 percent of the time and stole 11 bases. A three-year starter and a team captain, Uttendorfer was also Kingston's No. 2 starting pitcher. He was 5-1 with 24 strikeouts, a 3.06 ERA, and a .182 batting average against in 32 innings pitched.

The highlight: “My walk-off hit in the first playoff game against Valley Central.”

The future: Will play at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, a Division I member of the Great West Conference.

The player: “Jesse stepped up and did a phenomenal job. ... He was big offensively and from the pitching standpoint, to post a 5-1 record, I can't ask for more.” – Kingston coach Mike Groppuso

Freshman outfielder, Minisink Valley

First-team credentials: A true five-tool player, Davignon hit for average (.402) and power (four home runs, nine doubles, .644 slugging percentage). His speed helped him steal 14 bases and score 30 runs and he also flashed a good glove and a strong arm in center field. Davignon drove in 26 runs, had 11 multi-hit games and didn't make an error.

The highlight: “Winning a Section 9 title. It was a lot of fun to do it with the kids on my team. They kept me up and being the young kid on the team, they helped me through it.”

The future: Will return for his sophomore season.

The player: “Chris is an incredibly gifted player who plays the game the way its meant to be played. ... We have seen him come up clutch on so many occasions, whether it was offensively or defensively. To compete and do the things he does in this league as a freshman is very special.” – Minisink Valley coach Dave Benedetto

Senior outfielder, New Paltz

First-team credentials: LaMark was a speedster, going 17-for-17 in stolen-base opportunities and using his quickness to his advantage defensively. He was also the table-setter for New Paltz's offense, hitting .404, slugging .457 and getting on base 50 percent of the time. He had three doubles, four triples, drove in 12 runs and scored 23 times in 52 at-bats.

The highlight: “Beating FDR twice. Those were two important games we had to win. We came through and battled to the last innings. ... it was a great feeling to win.”The future: Will play at Alfred State College, a member of the Western New York Athletic Conference.

The player: “In my opinion, he was the quintessential leadoff batter. He took a lot of pitches and he drew a lot of walks. ... He wasn't thrown out. He'll be really missed.” – New Paltz coach Sam Phelps

Senior DH, Warwick

First-team credentials: Dolshun led Warwick, OCIAA Division II champions in back-to-back years, in every offensive category except triples. Dolshun hit .446 with eight doubles, six home runs and 20 RBI. He slugged .911, had a .557 on-base percentage and scored 23 runs. Dolshun stole 10 bases on 11 attempts. Playing mostly as Warwick's catcher, Dolshun threw out 44 percent of would-be base-stealers and had a .967 fielding percentage.

The highlight: “Clinching the division for the second season in a row.”

The future: Will play baseball at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, a Division I member of the America East.

The player: “He was the key to our season, offensively, defensively and even as a leader as a captain. ... He's a go-getter.” – Warwick coach Chuck Todd

Senior utility, Minisink Valley

First-team credentials: Maxwell did a little bit of everything for the Warriors, as one of the team's top pitchers and also spending time at the infield corners. Maxwell went 4-2 with a 2.01 ERA, striking out 39 in 482⁄3 innings. At the plate, he hit .465 with 13 doubles, two home runs, 25 RBI and had hitting streaks of 8, 7 and 6 games and set single-season school records in doubles and hits (40).

The highlight: “When Chris Davignon made a diving catch to get us the Section 9 championship against Kingston when I was pitching.”

The future: Will play at Long Island University-Brooklyn, a Division I member of the Northeast Conference.

The player: “When you see how far Bobby has come from previous years, it really is amazing to see his progress. ... He will get better and better and develop into a quality college pitcher.” – Minisink Valley coach Dave Benedetto

Junior pitcher, Pine Bush

First-team credentials: John Cain, Pine Bush's 6-foot-9 lefthander, did plenty with just two pitches – a fastball and a change-up. He threw a no-hitter against Valley Central early in the season. In 542⁄3 innings, Cain was 5-1 with a 0.90 ERA. Cain struck out 55, walked 19 and also picked up one save. He threw six complete games, four of which were shutouts.

The highlight: “When we won against Valley Central. It was our first close game and it was a really good moment for our team. It brought us together. It was a good game.”

The future: Will return for his senior season.

The player: “He grew, literally, and he's grown as a pitcher. He obviously has a way to go because he's still growing. He's got better control of his body and that's reflected in the way he throws. He threw very well this year.” – Pine Bush coach Tom Walraven

Senior pitcher, Kingston

First-team credentials: Pushed into action as the Tigers' No. 1 starter when Sam Einhorn was out with an injury, DeBrosky responded to the challenge. He went 9-0 with a 1.65 ERA and four complete games over 55 innings pitched. He allowed 42 hits, holding opponents to a .207 batting average. He struck out 46. DeBrosky finished his high school career with a 14-2 record and a 1.42 ERA.

The highlight: “Pitching against Valley Central in the playoffs. It's rough that we couldn't go any further, but it's motivation from there.”

The future: Has yet to make a college commitment.

The player: “After losing Sam, the Monday games are big and he stepped up every time. He won his last 13 straight decisions. ... You can't ask a kid to do anything more. There's no way we have the year we had if he didn't do what he did.” – Kingston coach Mike Groppuso

C, Steve Octave, Cornwall, Sr.: Octave was a force behind the plate (threw out 11-of-23 runners, including three in the OCIAA Division III championship game against Goshen) and also hit .397 with 10 doubles, three triples and 24 RBI.

1B, Hector Morales-Correa, James I. O'Neill, Sr.: Morales-Correa was strong with the bat (.343, 13 RBI, nine walks in 70 at-bats) and he also emerged as a pitcher, going 4-1 on the mound.

3B, Nick Klumack, Cornwall, Jr.: All Klumack did this year was make contact, hitting .458 and driving in 15 runs while striking out just three times in 88 plate appearances. He also went 2-2 with a 2.58 ERA and one save.

SS, Ryan Cabrera, Chester, Jr.: Cabrera tossed three no-hitters in 2013, one of which was a perfect game. He went 6-1 with a 2.30 ERA and he struck out 84. Cabrera played shortstop when he wasn't pitching and he hit .486 with six doubles, eight triples, one home run and 41 RBI.

OF, Gio Alfonso, Chester, Sr.: Alfonso had 40 hits, finishing the season with a .519 batting average. He had six doubles, one triple, three home runs and drove in 24 runs.

OF, Jerred Beniquez, Kingston, Sr: Beniquez had nine multiple-hit games, finishing with a .341 batting average, 21 runs scored and 10 RBI. He had a .432 on-base percentage and was one of Section 9's best defensive outfielders.

OF, Matt Winkler, Marlboro, Sr.: Winkler was a terrific defender in the outfield and he also had a strong season at the plate, hitting .444 with 13 RBI and nine doubles.

DH, Tyler Eisenbacher, Goshen, Sr.: Eisenbacher was hard to keep off the basepaths, hitting .529 and getting on base at a 59 percent clip. He had six doubles, three triples, drove in 18 runs and stole 15 bases in 19 attempts. As Goshen's ace, he was 4-4 with a 2.16 ERA, striking out 43 in 581⁄3 innings.

Util., Gio Marrero, Newburgh Free Academy, Soph.: Marrero hit an even .500 (27-for-54), but his biggest asset was his versatility. A true do-it-all player, he split time among third base, outfield and designated hitter, and also served as emergency catcher. In 201⁄3 innings on the mound, he was 2-0 with a 1.03 ERA.

P, John-Michael Guarino, Minisink Valley, Sr.: Guarino was a big-game pitcher, earning the win in Minisink Valley's first state tournament victory. He went 5-3 with a 0.94 ERA. In 442⁄3 innings, he struck out 44, allowed 31 hits, walked five and held opponents to a .181 batting average.

P, Peter Moore, Warwick, Jr.: Moore, a lefty, pitched 44 innings, posting a 6-2 record with a 0.80 ERA. He threw three complete games, two of which were shutouts. He struck out 49, held opposing hitters to a .236 batting average and allowed a total of five extra base hits (four doubles and one triple).

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